Ever-quirky frontman Fred Schneider will take a break from the long-running B-52s this fall to release Destination… Christmas!, a collection of 11 completely original and allegedly “party friendly” holiday tunes that he’s written and recorded with his Orlando, Fla.-based side project The Superions.
Due out Oct. 26, the disc features such potential Christmas chestnuts as “Santa’s Disco,” “Fruitcake” and “Jingle Those Bells” (see full tracklist and album trailer below). According to a news release announcing the project, “the response the Superions have received from playing this record for friends has been hysterical laughter.”
Schneider formed the Superions two years ago with keyboardist Noah Brodie and programmer Dan Marshall; the trio previously has released an EP and a limited-edition 12-inch single. As for the new Christmas disc, Schneider writes, “It’s hard to say who our musical influences for this project were, because we don’t want to get sued.”
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Tracklist: The Superions, Destination… Christmas!
1. “Santa’s Disco”
2. “Fruitcake”
3. “Chillin’ at Christmas”
4. “Teddy and Betty Yeti”
5. “Christmas Conga (Jungle Bells)”
6. “Jingle Those Bells”
7. “Under The Tree”
8. “Crummy Christmas Tree”
9. “Laughter At Christmas”
10. “Christmas Tears”
11. “Santa Je t’aime”
Is Susan Boyle making a Christmas album? According to a report in Billboard citing unnamed “U.S. retail sources,” the Scottish sales phenomenon is currently in the studio recording a Yule-themed set for a potential October release. A spokesperson for Columbia Records confirms that Boyle is in the process of recording her second album, but was unable to confirm whether or not it has anything to do with the holidays.
Boyle’s debut, I Dreamed A Dream, sold more than three million copies in the U.S. in just over a month after being released late last November, making her follow-up a very big deal within the music industry. What do you think of this report? Would you buy a Susan Boyle Christmas album?
Spouses/superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant are set to head out on their fifth Christmas tour this December, and they’ll close that run out with a two-night stint here at home, on stage at the Ryman Auditorium.
The 2010 Twelve Days of Christmas jaunt will kick off in Florida on December 8, with the Ryman dates on December 21 and 22 to wrap things up.
Gill called the holiday tours “our favorites,” and his wife is similarly stoked.
“Christmas audiences are special,” Grant said in a statement. “They tend to involve the whole family, and their emotions are a wonderful mix of anticipation and reverence. It’s a thrilling experience for both of us.”
Fans can expect a mix of Christmas chestnuts and both artists’ hits. Ticket and on-sale date info as soon as we have it.
Check out the full run of Twelve Days of Christmas tourdates after the jump.
Vince Gill and Amy Grant Twelve Days of Christmas tour
Dec. 8 — Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, FL www.vanwezel.org
Dec. 9 — King Center For The Performing Arts / Melbourne, FL www.kingcenter.com
Dec.10 — Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall / Ft. Myers, FL www.bbmannpah.com
Dec.11 — Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater, FL www.rutheckerdhall.com
Dec.13 — Peace Center For The Performing Arts /Greenville, SC www.peacecenter.org
Dec.14 — Durham Performing Arts Center / Durham, NC www.dpacnc.com/
Dec.17 — Crown Theatre / Fayetteville, NC www.crowncoliseum.com
Dec.18 — War Memorial Auditorium / Greensboro, NC www.greensborocoliseum.com
Dec.19 — Cabarrus Arena / Concord, NC www.cabarrusarena.com
Dec.20 — Fox Theatre / Atlanta, GA www.foxtheatre.org
Dec.21 — Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN www.ryman.com
Dec.22 — Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN www.ryman.com
Kate Gosselin has been shocking everyone with one surprise after another. First, it was her appearance on Dancing with the Stars, which showcased her hidden dancing talent. Then, it was a drastic change to the length of her blonde hair. Soon after, pictures surfaced of Gosselin with questionable plastic surgery.
And now, the reality star and her eight children are in talks to produce a holiday album that consists of Gosselin’s favorite religious classics.
According to Popeater.com, Kate is pitching a CD of holiday songs sung by herself and all her children. Gosselin sees herself as a modern day Maria from The Sound of Music. Although, this time, the family singers won’t be the Von Trap family; they will be the Gosselins.
If produced, Gosselin will not be the first reality star to produce an album. Three of the women from the Bravo’s Real Housewives franchise have released music. Not to mention that Jessica Simpson, at the height of her reality show career, released a Christmas CD where she sang “The Little Drummer Boy” in a duet with her younger sister, Ashlee.
Rolling Stone has reported – in its most recent issue – that Ozzy Osbourne will be releasing a collection of tunes to incite metallic holiday cheer next year and that it will be called “Black Christmas.”
Ozzy even hinted that there will be a TV special component to the Christmas album.
Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy’s wife-a-ger, told the publication that she’s discussed the idea with Ozzy and that “he’s trying to forget it actually exists.”
The Ozzman’s publicists could not confirm or deny that these plans are solidly in the works.
NEW YORK, May 7 (UPI) — The 1990s U.S. pop trio Wilson Phillips is working on its first Christmas album, which is to be released in October, Sony Masterworks said Friday.
Comprised of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson, the female singinggroup is best known for its hits “Hold On,” “Release Me” and “You’re in Love.”
The three are reuniting with their original music producer, Glen Ballard,on the Christmas-themed album.
Ballard co-wrote Michael Jackson’s hit single “Man in the Mirror” and produced Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” album. He was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips’ self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.
“Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multitalented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic,” Alex Miller, senior vice president and general manager of Sony Masterworks, said in a statement.
The trio is also expected to announce tour dates in the near future, the act’s record label said.
One of the best selling female groups of all time, Wilson Phillips is back together and releasing their first ever Christmas album this October 2010 on Sony MASTERWORKS / DRW Entertainment. The award-winning trio consisting of Chynna Phillips, Carnie Wilson and Wendy Wilson will be reuniting with their original music producer Glen Ballard on this Christmas-themed album, kicking-off the pop group’s overall return.Best known for co-writing Michael Jackson’s hit single Man in the Mirror and producing Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, Glen Ballard was also the main producer behind Wilson Phillips‘ self-titled 1990 debut album, which sold over 10 million copies worldwide and included three #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 (”Hold On,” “Release Me,” and “You’re in Love”).
“Reuniting Wilson Phillips with the multi-talented pop producer and songwriter Glen Ballard on an album featuring Christmas favorites and newly written songs is certain to become a holiday classic,” states Alex Miller, Sr. Vice President & General Manager of Sony MASTERWORKS.
At a different stage in all of their lives, the trio of Wilson Phillips is excited to finally be back together and musically share the joy, love and happiness of the holiday season not only with their families, but with their fans too. As one of the most popular 90’s female pop group, the Wilson Phillips Christmas album is sure to be one of the most buzzed about albums of the 2010 holiday season featuring 15 classic Christmas songs including “White Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Winter Wonderland,” “The Christmas Song,” and many more. There will also be a few new Holiday songs on the albumthat Wilson Phillips and Glen Ballard are writing together.
In anticipation for the release of their upcoming Christmas album, Wilson Phillips performed live on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 in San Antonio, TX at Hyatt Regency Hotel and will also be announcing more upcoming tour dates in the near future.
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